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Warm Marble Stories
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Copyright: vlad vh (pozaru) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3569 W: 737 N: 2406] (19084)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-09-05
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Canon PowerShot S5 IS
Exposure: f/2.7, 1/800 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-09-28 0:27
Viewed: 154
Points: 12
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How many spectators have been here ?
How many ancient tragedies or, at least, how many sunsets they have watched ?
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No show for tonight, sun is the only performer on the old marble seats of the theatre
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From the little harbor of Limenas a stone- paved road leads to the ancient theatre of Thassos, on the north side of town. The sagacity of the ancient artisans and the refined artistic sense of the islanders ensured the fifth- century BC theatre was built in this natural concavity in the terrain, with a panoramic view of the sea, proof of the noble spirit of the Thasians regarding the arts and culture. The theatre seated 2,000- 3,000 spectators. Lysistratus the Thasian dedicated the proscenium, built in the third century BC, to Dionysus.Beginning in the first century AD, the Romans remodeled the theatre and used it for gladiatorial contests. Only the proscenium remained in place; its carved metopes depict favorite deities. Nowadays ancient tragedies are produced here every summer, reviving the ancient practice. Various musical groups also give concerts.

(www.gothassos.ws)
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Very strong, Vlad, how just a detail can evoke so much stories and emotions.
Harmonious and suggestive composition, enhanced by the golden light you captured so well.
Excellent title choice as well.
TFS & kind regards,
Erik

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4250 W: 414 N: 6751] (42409)
  • [2009-09-28 0:55]

Hi vlad

An unusual downward pov, with amazing textural details, in the weathered stone. Tfs!

Neata Vlad

superba poza
lumina apusului peste treptele din piatra dau o imagine nostalgica
o realizare clara si ingrijita inrt o rama eleganta
pe scurt ..FAINA!!! :)
O sapatamana resuita
Oana

Hi Vlad,

you created and excellent graphism by those lines and the warm tones on the marble make it a kind of surreal

ciao

M

Hello Vlad

Wonderful image, Thanks for the History about this image. Excellent DOF and POV.

regards
Jimmy

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3312 W: 788 N: 4424] (19910)
  • [2009-09-28 9:19]

Hi Vlad,
Oh! This is great!
Powerful image, synonyme of memories bury in the mind of humanity.
The warm light falling on the old marble seats sublimates this strong composition. My compliments! Annie

Servus Vlad!

Foarte bine ai prins geometria teatrului, inspirat punct de vedere si super lumina ai avut. Faina captura!

Sorina

Hello Vlad!
Foarte fain perspectiva.
Imi aduce aminte de pavajele din Croatia.
Super!
Numai bine!
Lili

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